County profile
Brown County, WI 20 departments
733 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Brown County · #6 of 72 in-state.
Brown County, WI carries a heavy HIFLD roster (733 personnel across 20 departments) - #6 of 72 in-state; mix 4/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 72 in Wisconsin
- 3.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Green Bay Fire Department
- 14 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 961 Wisconsin departments statewide
Fire Departments in Brown County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (733 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
3.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (28 stations / 733 roster).
Largest book: Green Bay Fire Department holds 27% of county personnel (198 of 733).
Photo-finish peer: Warren County, NJ (-3 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Brown County? ▼
Brown County has 733 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 32% above the Wisconsin average.
How many fire departments are in Brown County, WI? ▼
Brown County, WI has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 72 among Wisconsin counties with at least one listed department.
Are Brown County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Brown County has a mix: 4 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Brown County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Brown County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Brown County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.